The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today announced the appointment of Hava Leipzig Holzhauer, a civil and criminal litigator and a prominent member of the South Florida Jewish community, to the position of ADL Florida Regional Director, effective April 18.

Ms. Holzhauer is an experienced civil and criminal litigator, having served with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office where she handled hate crime cases. This experience will benefit ADL’s local efforts and outreach with law enforcement in its work on hate crimes and extremism. She also is an active volunteer in Jewish and pro-Israel groups and activities.

“We are proud to announce the appointment of Hava Leipzig Holzhauer as she takes the reins of ADL’s operations in the State of Florida during our centennial year,” said Steven. L. Daniels, ADL Florida Regional Chair. “We are confident that Hava’s dedication to combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry will be a driving force in carrying out the League’s 100-year-old mission.”

The ADL Florida Regional Office, based in Boca Raton, serves the entire State of Florida and fights anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public.